Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity Training for CSIRT Members in Madiun Regency

Abstract

Increasing the capacity of human resources in digital literacy and cybersecurity was an urgent need for local government officials amid rapid digital transformation. This community service activity aimed to enhance the competencies of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) members in Madiun Regency through structured training covering four digital literacy pillars: Digital Skills, Digital Safety, Digital Ethics, and Digital Culture, alongside technical cybersecurity skills. The implementation method used a participatory approach combining interactive lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on practice, real incident case studies, and pre-test/post-test evaluation. The activity was conducted from November 2025 to July 2026 at the Communication and Information Technology Office of Madiun Regency, involving 30 participants from various regional government units. Results showed an average increase of 62.3% in digital literacy scores and 70.8% in cybersecurity understanding. All participants stated the material was relevant to CSIRT operational duties, and 93.3% recommended the program be continued on a regular basis. This community service activity made a tangible contribution to building a sustainable cybersecurity culture in Madiun Regency's local government environment.